Federal Work-Study (FWS) Student Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a dependable, organized, and customer-focused Federal Work-Study (FWS) Student Assistant to provide administrative and operational support in a professional office environment. This position plays an important role in maintaining daily office operations, assisting faculty, staff, and visitors, and supporting special projects across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and distributing mail, receiving and delivering packages.
• Maintaining office equipment and supplies, running campus errands using a golf cart (training provided if needed).
• Keeping shared workspaces clean and organized.
• Organizing supply areas, maintaining common spaces, supporting document shredding and recycling, and assisting with routine office upkeep.
• Preparing thank-you letters, organizing digital files, and assisting with communications, technology inventory, and other departmental initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Students must have been awarded Federal Work Study for the 2026 – 2027 school year and be available to work on campus.
• Reliable, professional, and willing to learn new skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, communicate professionally, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, strong organizational abilities, and a willingness to assist with a variety of office responsibilities are essential.

Work schedules will be developed collaboratively with the supervisor and will vary based on student availability and school schedules.

About Us

The University of South Florida (USF) is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee, and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is ranked as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide.

USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion.

With approximately 16,000 employees, USF is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.